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29 Top Tech Tools and Tips for Lawyers in 2023

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This program will feature top technology tools and tips for lawyers in practice today. Topics will include top level security for your networks and portable devices, new hardware tools for safety and efficiency, and many software recommendations for the modern day lawyer.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management & Marketing
36 Tech tools, apps, and tips for your small-solo law practice

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Find out about the latest tools, apps, and tips to advance your firm’s technology capabilities. This program will have many tech recommendations and tips for lawyers seeking to improve their software tools, their hardware and mobile needs, and improve their client, and cloud connectivity.

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  • Technology
  • New Lawyer Essentials
  • Practice Management
  • Small Firm Practice
9th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute Part I

2 Standard Credits, 1 Elimination of Bias Credit

Join us for the 9th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute! It will be held over two half days. Whether you are looking to learn more about a growing and important field or are already a seasoned practitioner, the Institute aims to offer you something interesting.

• GDPR and State Privacy Law Developments: A Panel Discussion of the Current Challenges and Strategies

• Open the Pod Bay Doors: Problems with AI

• General Counsel Roundtable.

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  • Technology
  • Business Law
9th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute Part II

2 Standard Credits, 1 Ethics Credit

Join us for the 9th Annual Corporate Counsel Institute! It will be held over two half days. Whether you are looking to learn more about a growing and important field or are already a seasoned practitioner, the Institute aims to offer you something interesting.

• Ethics, Mental Health & Well Being in a Post-Covid Environment

• The Ransomware Epidemic | What In-House Counsel Need to Know About Criminals Taking Advantage of Those Working From Home

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  • Technology
  • Business Law
A Guide to Fastcase

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Fastcase is a premier online legal research platform provided to MSBA members complimentary with membership. This webinar presentation will show you around Fastcase and provide instruction for using the system. Learn search functions, navigating the information available to you, and what tools and features can help in your research. This presentation is great for all Fastcase users, new and experienced.

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  • New Lawyer Essentials
  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Technology
An Introduction to Dark Social

.75 Standard CLE Credit

Discover how Social Media marketing (really) works. Learn how to leverage your offline community engagement through the network effect of technology to transform your city or town into a large, enthusiastic, genuinely affiliated referral source. Sit back and watch short Case Studies of lawyers who are growing their practices through Dark Social to either replace or augment their local advertising campaigns. During this session we explore the limitations of attribution models in evaluating Dark Social as a marketing channel and highlight the importance of recording multiple attribution channels.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Antitrust and Privacy Collide | Understanding Epic v. Apple

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Join us to discuss the controversial Epic v. Apple case, and the new intersection between antitrust law and privacy. In the digital economy, personal data often drives competition between online search, social media and applications services. Are technology giants using their size to protect or erode our online privacy on these services? Could user privacy protection be a defense to anticompetitive conduct?

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  • Technology
  • Public Law
Back to Basics | Trust (IOLTA) Accounting

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Trust Accounting at its foundation is fairly straightforward. Money in, and eventually money out. However, given that you are handling someone else’s money, there are additional protections and requirements put in place to ensure that it is being managed responsibly. 

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Cash Out | A Law Firm Financial Management Heat Check

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Lawyers don’t like math.  That’s why you went to law school, right?

But as it turns out, if you’re running a law firm, you really need to be on top of your financial game in a meaningful way and not just when you’re talking to your accountant about filing your taxes for the prior year.

With so many potential things to keep tabs on, how do you juggle it all?  What are the table stakes for managing a financially-forward law firm?

In this robust program, we’ll cover some basic financial competencies, that not a lot of law firms owners focus on – which means that, if you do, you can access a distinct competitive advantage.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Cell Phones Are the New DNA | The Emerging Role of Mobile Device Forensics in Wrongful Conviction Exonerations

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

New evidence produced from testing using new, innovative technology can open the door to judicial action for wrongful conviction review and exonerations. For decades DNA testing was the most popular and effective example of new technology. Now mobile device forensics is emerging as an effective alternative to watch, or even the most promising form of new evidence, because of its speed of technology innovation and adoption, also its support of a diversified number of proof vectors as compared to DNA.

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  • Criminal Law
  • Technology
ChatGPT and AI | Implications and Applications in the Law

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

In this session, you will get a comprehensive overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI), from its historical development to its anticipated applications and future potential, particularly in the legal field. We will start by dispelling common misconceptions about AI and will explain its future role as a personal assistant and researcher. We will then explore the use of AI in legal administration, sharing insights on the impressive capabilities of GPT-4, an advanced AI model.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management & Marketing
Clio’s Legal Trends 2023 Report

From state and practice area specific billable hour trends to insights and perspectives on AI—learn what’s the latest in the legal industry today. Making decisions that will benefit your firm in the years to come can seem complicated. But data and insights on the latest trends in the legal industry will surely make it easier.

Join Clio’s deep-dive into the 2023 Legal Trends Report to discuss what the data in this year’s report means, and how to use it to set your law firm and staff up for success.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management
  • Small Firm Practice
Clio’s Legal Trends Report

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The annual Clio Legal Trends Report provides information on the most important issues faced within the legal profession. By analyzing aggregated and anonymized data from tens of thousands of legal professionals in the US, supported by extensive survey research, the report offers unique insights into law firm efficiencies, hourly rates, and other key metrics for success. New this year is an examination of shifting consumer expectations and an analysis of firm spending with a focus on opportunities for investments that align with the new needs of clients.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Coffee and Case Law | 2023 Data Law Update

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

From the artificial intelligence legal research imbroglio in Mata v. Avianca, Inc. to the short message e-discovery dispute in Lubrizol Corp. v. IBM Corp., 2023 has already been a significant year in data law.  Before your day gets busy on Wednesday, July 26, join Shepard Data Services for a continuing legal education (CLE) program as we welcome David Horrigan, discovery counsel and legal education director at Relativity for a look at noteworthy case law and other legal developments from Slack to sanctions with some high-profile data discovery matters from the news.

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  • Technology
Cyber Liability Insurance | How to Help Your Client Make an Informed Decision to Mitigate Potential Breach Damages

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This session will address:
 • What different types of cyber liability insurance are available and what considerations play into the selection, application and underwriting processes?
 • What should I look for in terms of scope of coverage and policy, and are there any common pitfalls?
 • How should cyber liability insurance be addressed in contracts?
 • And much more!

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  • Technology
Cyber Threat Awareness and Creative Strategies for Managing Risk

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Ransomware. Spear phishing. The “insider” threat. Organizations and firms face a myriad of cyber threats that come with ample amounts of risk. From reputational damage to financial losses, the possible costs of a cyber attack or data breach can be challenging to quantify—and mitigate.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management & Marketing
Cybersecurity and Law Firms | Minimize the Threat

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This CLE will identify current cyber threats to you and your law firm, as well as address best practices for attorneys and what they can do to minimize the threat of cyber-attacks. 

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Developing Legal Prompts for Lawyers Using AI | An Advanced Workshop

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

If you’ve ever talked to Alexa or Siri, you know that wording matters. Today’s legal AI is no different. It can understand plain, natural human interactions and instructions, but there are important variables to keep in mind and strategies you can use to get the best results as you learn to work with this new legal technology.

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Digital Equity and Inclusion

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriated $42.5 billion nationally to subsidize the deployment of broadband to unserved areas.  The program, called the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD), will also fund new digital equity initiatives.

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  • Communications Law
  • Technology
E-lawyering | How to Collaborate with Clients Online and Generate Revenue

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Over the past years, we’ve all learned to take part of our practices online. But what is e-lawyering, and how can we build client collaboration and technology tools (legal products!) into this new form of practice?

Most lawyers think of document automation as strictly an internal tool for increasing efficiency. It is that, of course; but, it’s also so much more. Law firms can (and should) use client-facing tools to serve DIY-leaning clients or those clients who wouldn’t otherwise hire a lawyer at all. And, since these systems can be made available to clients at any time, they can increase revenue and lead to creative revenue sources.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management
Emerging Trends in Cryptocurrency Governance

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This presentation will discuss the current state of the U.S. regulatory environment and a brief overview of non-U.S. regulatory considerations of blockchain-based transactions, including the potential effects of the war in Ukraine and sanctions in Afghanistan on the regulation of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

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  • Technology
Essential Tech, Tools, and Talent for Small Firms

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

A wide range of software and services are available to lawyers seeking new ways to run a more productive practice.

From time-tracking tools to case management systems, email providers to calendaring solutions, there are several heavy hitters in each major category of “firm management tools,” and most come in at a surprisingly minor price, thanks to wide adoption and extensive competition.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Fastcase | A Comprehensive Webinar

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This webinar presentation will show you around Fastcase and provide instructions for using the system. Learn search functions, navigating the information available to you, and what tools and features can help in your research. 

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  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Technology
Forensics on the Blockchain | Crypto Investigation and Asset Recovery

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

John Carney, an attorney and digital forensics expert, and Jason Olson, a forensic accountant with Eide Bailly, will discuss key facts that attorneys should know about the investigation of crypto asset movement in the context of litigation and estate planning.

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  • Technology
Google Reviews | How to Claim and Grow Your Online Reputation

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Google puts your business on its map – love it or hate it, your firm is on Google Maps and it is often the first online interaction clients have with your firm. How do you get control of this thing!? Jess Birken leads attendees through how to claim your Google Maps Business listing. And, once you've claimed it – how do you keep it up, avoid ethical pitfalls and maybe even leverage it to make it work for you!?

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
How Do They Do That?! Software Debtors’ Counsel Use to Fill Out All of Those Forms

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Join us for a virtual panel discussion about the bankruptcy software used by debtors’ counsel to complete bankruptcy schedules and more. Keith Crusius of LegalPRO Systems, Inc. will present his company’s Jubilee Software; George Vogl of Stretto will present BestCase; and Timothy Shadoan of NextChapter will present the software of the same name. How has bankruptcy software evolved? How does each vendor distinguish themselves? Where is the software going?

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Increasing Revenue with Document Automation

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Join us to learn about document automation and how it can help save you time and money, and allow you to focus on the actual practice of law.

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  • Technology
  • Practice Management & Marketing
Lawyering In The Age of Social Media

1.0 Ethics CLE Credit

This program will discuss how the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct interact with a lawyer’s use of social media. An overview of the rules that impact conduct will include Competence, Confidentiality of Information, Conflict of Interests–Current Clients, Trial Publicity (Extrajudicial Statements), Truthful Statements, Communication with Represented Parties, Impartiality and Decorum of Tribunal, Judges and Legal Officials among others.

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  • Public Law
  • Technology
  • Ethics
Legal and Compliance Considerations for Use of AI-Enabled Healthcare

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

As Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the health care industry, join us for a discussion of the current legislative and regulatory landscape, practical considerations for effective governance of AI, and other key considerations when implementing AI-enabled software in the healthcare environment.

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  • Health Law
  • Technology
Leveraging Change Management Principles to Identify and Adopt Your Optimal Legal Tech Stack

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The change management process empowers organizations to remodel existing operating procedures, embrace innovations, and acquire new skills. This includes the adoption of legal technology and case management software. In fact, law firms that adopt legal technology will outperform non-adopting practices in the coming years. With that in mind, one question remains: How can law practices optimize their tech stack and manage the changes that accompany it? This program explains it all. 

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Reducing Overwhelm | How to Use Legal Tech to Streamline Your Practice

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Learn about the techniques and tools you can implement immediately to reduce your daily overwhelm.  We will discuss legal tech, systems and procedures, and how to prioritize your tools when you are short on time. This CLE includes information that can be applied on an individual or organizational level.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Run Your Best Hybrid Law Firm | How to Get Ahead in 2022

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

In January 2020, few attorneys and firm owners imagined working at a full- or- part-time remote law firm. Today, a hybrid law firm has become a long-term expectation, rather than an exception. But this flexibility comes with a new set of challenges. How can partners ensure attorneys and staff remain productive and produce consistent work? What's the best way to structure a hybrid law firm? And how can firm leadership promote a supportive culture and high employee retention?

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  • Technology
Safe and Sound | Data Security in the Cloud

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Law firms are rightfully concerned about the security of the cloud. But, safeguarding your data online is a lot easier than you think. At this point, it is clear that law firms can and should use the cloud for business purposes; and, most of the authority on the point indicates that they can -- so long as that usage is ‘reasonably secure’. But, what does that mean?

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Small Firm Marketing Bootcamp | 29 New and Innovative Marketing Ideas Using Technology

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Aggressively growing firms leverage the cutting edges of technology to fine tune their marketing growth engine and eat up marketing share from those watching on the sidelines.  Learn advances in automation – deeper reporting accuracy – improve conversion rates with creative financing – customized customer experiences – 1:1 video-based email – replacing intake data entry – content strategy analysis – marketing data integration – and the importance of both self-reported and automated marketing channel attribution modeling.  

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
Target Practice | How to Avoid Scams and Prevent Risky Behavior in Your Law Practice

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

There’s absolutely no doubt about it, law firms are increasingly becoming targets of scammers and hackers. This is a big problem, in large part because many attorneys carry a limited understanding of technology; but even the most tech-savvy attorneys may have gaps in their security, which can include their less than tech-savvy employees. The good news is that there are lots of strategies you can enable to build and manage a law firm that prioritizes data security.

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  • Technology
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Technology Contracts | The Latest Case Law Developments

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

In one compact hour, hear about the most recent contracts cases winding through the courts. Topics include arbitration clauses, choice of law and forum, unjust enrichment, and more. This CLE will update you on the latest developments in electronic technology contracts.

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The Evolution of ChatGPT and the Future of Generative AI

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

October Legal Tech Month Featured CLE

Join us as we peer into the future of Generative AI and discuss what might lie ahead. We will skip the history lesson and instead fast forward to what comes next for Generative AI. Delve into the cutting-edge developments, emerging trends, and transformative potential of Generative AI that will shape the way we interact with technology and the world around us.

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The Impact of ChatGPT (and other AI) on the Practice of Law

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

We’ve all heard about it but have you thought through how it could impact your practice? Join our panel of experts as they discuss how ChatGPT can (and will) impact how lawyers practice from legal research to brief drafting to client communication.

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  • Practice Management
  • Technology
  • New Lawyer Essentials
The Life-Changing Magic of Online Scheduling

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The pace and practice of law has gotten overwhelming. Online scheduling is a real solution technology offers. Calm anxious clients. Reclaim your day. Love networking meetings. Yes, online scheduling can do all this for you! Learn how to save time, generate revenue, get more positive reviews on Google and avoid client complaints by automating appointments and consultations. Jess Birken will show off how to get started with Acuity Scheduling.

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  • Technology
The New Electronic Wills Act, and Other Recent Developments in Probate and Trust Law

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

A review of Minnesota’s recent adoption of the Uniform Electronic Wills Act, the harmless error rule, and other recent probate and trust legislation.  Also, a first look at the Uniform Law Commissions' proposed Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act.

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  • Probate and Trust
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The Pros and Cons of Individual Apps Compared to Case Management Software

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Join us for an insightful review as we explore the crucial decision every law firm faces: Should you rely on individual apps or embrace comprehensive case management software? In this session, we’ll delve into the pros and cons of both approaches, providing valuable insights to help you make an informed choice. Discover how each option impacts your firm’s efficiency, collaboration, and overall success. Whether you’re a small practice or a large firm, understanding the best fit for your unique needs is essential in today’s tech-driven legal landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to gain clarity and optimize your firm's workflow.

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  • Technology
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Three Eras of Legal Research | from Yearbooks to ChatGPT

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

The methods attorneys use to access legal information has changed over the centuries, most radically in the last few decades. The tools we use to gather information and form persuasive arguments frames our thinking about the very nature of what the law is and how we ought to practice it.

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  • Legal Research and Writing
  • Technology
Turn a Hybrid Work Environment into a Competitive Advantage

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

Effectively leveraging hybrid working models is more critical than ever with the changing landscape around legal hiring and staffing. Research shows law firms that successfully implement hybrid workplace models can see rapid top and bottom-line business growth. However, making this transition can be a challenge for many firms.

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Use of AI in Tenant Screening | Legal Challenges

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

This CLE course will contain conversation related to the current rules for tenant screening at the local, state and federal level. It will explore the use of AI in tenant screening, and potential changes to policies and procedures to comply with rules and laws as it relates to properly identifying the background of applicants and making screening determinations based on correct information. We will also attempt to identify what rules the government will categorize as relating to the use of AI in tenant screening, and potential new laws that will have an impact on its use.

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  • Real Property
  • Technology
Your Lead Gen Playbook | Lead Generation Strategies for Growing Law Firms

1.0 Standard CLE Credit

In today’s competitive landscape, attracting and converting high-quality leads is the driving force behind any successful law practice. We invite you to join Ruby for an insightful and action-packed webinar, where they will be exploring cutting-edge lead generation strategies tailored specifically for law firms. In this webinar, Ruby will explore how you can leverage strategies such as content marketing, search engine optimization, and email marketing to attract and convert new clients to your firm.

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